Dear Colleagues,
For the developing emergency situation of floods in South India ( Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka) and drought situation in most of the country, Sphere India secretariat is strengthening coordination, assessment and analysis is at the local levels by activating IAGs in AP and Karnataka and planning for multi agency multi sectoral assessments as it become feasible.
At the national level, an Emergency Coordination meeting in New Delhi is being planned on 9th October 2009 (details as below)
Emergency Coordination Meeting for “Strategic Planning- Unified Response to South India floods and India drought 2009”
Date: 09 October 2009
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Venue: IICC (India Islamic Cultural Centre), Opposite Mausam Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
Contact: Vikrant: +91 9818666831, v...@sphereindia.org.in
Agenda:
1. Presentation on South India flood situation.
2. Discussion, Analysis and Strategic Planning for Unified Response to south India floods. (SI - Flash Appeal if Required)
3. Presentation on Drought situation.
4. Discussion, Analysis and strategic Planning for Unified Response to India drought 2009.
5. Compilation of Key Advocacy messages
The next Sphere India Management Committee meeting is being planned for 09 October 2009 as per the details below:
Sphere India Management Committee Meeting
Date: 09 October 2009.
Time: 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Venue: IICC (India Islamic Cultural Centre), Opposite Mausam Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Contact Person: Vikrant : +91 9818666831; v...@sphereindia.org.in
Agenda:
A brief report on program update will be circulated by 7th October.
a. Presentation on Recommendation of the OE subcommittee: (15 Minutes)
· Core Beliefs, Core commitments and Principles of Sphere India.
· Objectives and functions of Sphere India.
· Organisation structure and processes governing structure
· Membership norms and process governing membership
· Terms of Reference for FMOA (Financial and Management Oversight agency) and Legal expert for registering new entity.
· Updated Road map for future actions on OE process.
b. Discussions and approval of Management committee: (30 Minutes)
OE subcommittee is meeting on 6th October. The draft recommendations of the subcommittee will be circulated to MC members on 7th October.
Sphere India application for membership of Sphere Project Board has been accepted and SI Chairperson, Mr. N.M. Prusty shall be attending the Sphere Project Board Meeting in Ottawa, Canada from 19th to 22nd October.
A brief presentation(summary of points to be submitted to Sphere Project Board from the perspective of Sphere India members) will be made followed by discussion.
5. Any other Agenda or discussions: (15 minutes)
I look forward to active participation from all members. Please confirm your participation.
With Regards
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Vikrant Mahajan
Chief Operating officer
Sphere India
Building No. 3, Flat No. 302/3, Sona Apartments,
Kaushilya Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 (INDIA)
Phone: +91-11-46070374, 75; Fax: +91-11-46070379
Mobile: +91-9818666831
E-mail: v...@sphereindia.org.in
Website: www.sphereindia.org.in
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Sphere India is a National coalition of Humanitarian Agencies in India. The members include key nodal agencies from Govt. of India, UN, INGOs, NGO Networks and National NGOs.
Sphere India facilitates Inter Agency Coordination, Training & Capacity Building, Information & Knowledge Management and Common Advocacy through a collaborative process for Quality & Accountability.
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Dear All,
Greetings from Sphere India!
Please refer to the subject mail of Emergency Coordination Meeting being organized by Sphere India today, 9th October, 09 at India Islamic Cultural Center (IICC). Please note the change in time for the meeting.
EMERGENCY COORDINATION MEETING
“Strategic Planning – Unified Response to South India Floods and India Drought 2009”
Date: 09 October 2009
Time: 03:00 PM
Venue: Hall No. 2, IICC (India Islamic Cultural Centre), Opposite Mausam Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
Contact: Vikrant: +91 9818666831, v...@sphereindia.org.in
We look forward to active participation from all members. Please confirm your participation.
Thanks & best regards,
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Raman Kumar
Focal Point - TCBP
Sphere India
Building No. 3, Flat No. 302/3, Sona Apartments,
Kaushilya Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 (INDIA)
Phone: +91-11-46070374, 75; Fax: +91-11-46070379
Mobile: +91-9910082661
E-mail: ra...@sphereindia.org.in
Website: www.sphereindia.org.in
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Sphere India is a National coalition of Humanitarian Agencies in India. The members include key nodal agencies from Govt. of India, UN, INGOs, NGO Networks and National NGOs.
Sphere India facilitates Inter Agency Coordination, Training & Capacity Building, Information & Knowledge Management and Common Advocacy through a collaborative process for Quality & Accountability.
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For emergency & Coordination related specific information, please join Spher...@googlegroups.com
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1. Welcome and Introduction: ( 5 Minutes)
2. SI Program Updates: (10 minutes)
a. General Update
b. Update on existing Projects
c. New Interests
A brief report on program update will be circulated by 7th October.
3. Organisation Evolution (45 Minutes)
a. Presentation on Recommendation of the OE subcommittee: (15 Minutes)
· Core Beliefs, Core commitments and Principles of Sphere India.
· Objectives and functions of Sphere India.
· Organisation structure and processes governing structure
· Membership norms and process governing membership
· Terms of Reference for FMOA (Financial and Management Oversight agency) and Legal expert for registering new entity.
· Updated Road map for future actions on OE process.
b. Discussions and approval of Management committee: (30 Minutes)
OE subcommittee is meeting on 6th October. The draft recommendations of the subcommittee will be circulated to MC members on 7th October.
4. Preparation for Sphere Project Board meeting: (10 Minutes)
Dear All,
Diwali Greetings!
Please find attached the minutes of the “Emergency Coordination Meeting” held at IICC, New Delhi on 9th October, 2009 for your information and use.
Thanks & regards,
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Raman Kumar
Focal Point - TCBP
Sphere India
Building No. 3, Flat No. 302/3, Sona Apartments,
Kaushilya Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 (INDIA)
Phone: +91-11-46070374, 75; Fax: +91-11-46070379
Mobile: +91-9910082661
E-mail: ra...@sphereindia.org.in
Website: www.sphereindia.org.in
=====================================
Sphere India is a National coalition of Humanitarian Agencies in India. The members include key nodal agencies from Govt. of India, UN, INGOs, NGO Networks and National NGOs.
Sphere India facilitates Inter Agency Coordination, Training & Capacity Building, Information & Knowledge Management and Common Advocacy through a collaborative process for Quality & Accountability.
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For emergency & Coordination related specific information, please join Spher...@googlegroups.com
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From: Raman Kumar
[mailto:ra...@sphereindia.org.in]
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 10:36 AM
To: 'v...@sphereindia.org.in'; 'Spher...@googlegroups.com'
Subject: RE: SI Emergency Coordination Meeting (IICC, Lodhi Road, N.
Delhi, 03:00 PM)
Importance: High
Dear All,
Greetings from Sphere India!
Please refer to the subject mail of Emergency Coordination Meeting being organized by Sphere India today, 9th October, 09 at India Islamic Cultural Center (IICC). Please note the change in time for the meeting.
EMERGENCY COORDINATION MEETING
“Strategic Planning – Unified Response to South India Floods and India Drought 2009”
Date: 09 October 2009
Time: 03:00 PM
Venue: Hall No. 2, IICC (India Islamic Cultural Centre), Opposite Mausam Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
Contact: Vikrant: +91 9818666831, v...@sphereindia.org.in
We look forward to active participation from all members. Please confirm your participation.
Thanks & best regards,
=====================================
Raman Kumar
Focal Point - TCBP
Sphere India
Building No. 3, Flat No. 302/3, Sona Apartments,
Kaushilya Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 (INDIA)
Phone: +91-11-46070374, 75; Fax: +91-11-46070379
Mobile: +91-9910082661
E-mail: ra...@sphereindia.org.in
Website: www.sphereindia.org.in
=====================================
Sphere India is a National coalition of Humanitarian Agencies in India. The members include key nodal agencies from Govt. of India, UN, INGOs, NGO Networks and National NGOs.
Sphere India facilitates Inter Agency Coordination, Training & Capacity Building, Information & Knowledge Management and Common Advocacy through a collaborative process for Quality & Accountability.
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For emergency & Coordination related specific information, please join Spher...@googlegroups.com
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From: spher...@googlegroups.com [mailto:spher...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Vik
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 11:40 AM
To: MC_List
Cc: Spher...@googlegroups.com
1. Welcome and Introduction: ( 5 Minutes)
2. SI Program Updates: (10 minutes)
a. General Update
b. Update on existing Projects
c. New Interests
A brief report on program update will be circulated by 7th October.
3. Organisation Evolution (45 Minutes)
a. Presentation on Recommendation of the OE subcommittee: (15 Minutes)
· Core Beliefs, Core commitments and Principles of Sphere India.
· Objectives and functions of Sphere India.
· Organisation structure and processes governing structure
· Membership norms and process governing membership
· Terms of Reference for FMOA (Financial and Management Oversight agency) and Legal expert for registering new entity.
· Updated Road map for future actions on OE process.
b. Discussions and approval of Management committee: (30 Minutes)
OE subcommittee is meeting on 6th October. The draft recommendations of the subcommittee will be circulated to MC members on 7th October.
4. Preparation for Sphere Project Board meeting: (10 Minutes)